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<p>As the war between Russia and Ukraine rages on, a Ukrainian drone attack on a large Russian weapons depot, caused a major blast and triggered an earthquake monitoring station.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was one of the biggest strikes on Moscow's military arsenal since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</p>

<p>According to the pro-Russian military bloggers, Ukraine struck an arsenal for the storage of missiles, ammunition and explosives in Toropets, a historic town, located more than 300 miles north of Ukraine and about 230 miles west of Moscow.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Ukrainian strike was part of a broader drone campaign by Kyiv, targeting Russian oil refineries, power plants, airfields and military factories. It further highlights Kyiv's enhanced long-range drone capabilities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The earthquake monitoring stations picked it up, with its sensors registering what it thought was a minor earthquake in the area.</p>

<h2><strong>Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Tver region&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>A report by Ukrainska Pravda said&nbsp;that the operation was conducted by the Ukrainian security service along&nbsp;with the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Special Operations Force.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia to NATO: Kremlin vows powerful retaliation for deep strikes</strong></p>

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<p>Russia's defence ministry said 54 Ukrainian drones targeted five western Russian regions overnight, adding that all of them were destroyed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Igor Rudenya, the governor of Russia’s Tver region, said firefighters there were trying to contain a fire and that some residents were being evacuated from their homes. Rudenya added that wreckage from a destroyed Ukrainian drone had sparked a fire, however, did not say what was burning.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Russia's counter-offensive in Kursk region 'stopped'</strong></h2>

<p>A spokesman from Ukraine's military administration set up in the Kursk region said that Russia's counter-offensive to retake territory captured by Ukrainian forces in the region has been "stopped".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They tried to attack from the flanks, but they were stopped there," spokesman Oleksiy Dmytrashkivsky, told news agency&nbsp;AFP, adding, "The situation was stabilised and today everything is under control, they are not successful."</p>

<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;</em></strong></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As the war between Russia and Ukraine rages on, a Ukrainian drone attack on a large Russian weapons depot, caused a major blast and triggered an earthquake monitoring station.

As the war between Russia and Ukraine rages on, a Ukrainian drone attack on a large Russian weapons depot, caused a major blast and triggered an earthquake monitoring station. It was one of the biggest strikes on Moscow's military arsenal since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to the pro-Russian military bloggers, Ukraine struck an arsenal for the storage of missiles, ammunition and explosives in Toropets, a historic town, located more than 300 miles north of Ukraine and about 230 miles west of Moscow. Also read: Putin orders Russian army to become second largest after China's at 1.5 million-strong The Ukrainian strike was part of a broader drone campaign by Kyiv, targeting Russian oil refineries, power plants, airfields and military factories. It further highlights Kyiv's enhanced long-range drone capabilities. The earthquake monitoring stations picked it up, with its sensors registering what it thought was a minor earthquake in the area. Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Tver region A report by Ukrainska Pravda said that the operation was conducted by the Ukrainian security service along with the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Special Operations Force. Watch | Russia to NATO: Kremlin vows powerful retaliation for deep strikes × Russia's defence ministry said 54 Ukrainian drones targeted five western Russian regions overnight, adding that all of them were destroyed. Igor Rudenya, the governor of Russia’s Tver region, said firefighters there were trying to contain a fire and that some residents were being evacuated from their homes. Rudenya added that wreckage from a destroyed Ukrainian drone had sparked a fire, however, did not say what was burning. Russia's counter-offensive in Kursk region 'stopped' A spokesman from Ukraine's military administration set up in the Kursk region said that Russia's counter-offensive to retake territory captured by Ukrainian forces in the region has been "stopped". "They tried to attack from the flanks, but they were stopped there," spokesman Oleksiy Dmytrashkivsky, told news agency AFP, adding, "The situation was stabilised and today everything is under control, they are not successful." Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Eleven officers were killed after gunmen armed with rocket-propelled grenades ambushed a police convoy in eastern Pakistan's Punjab province, injuring seven others, according to the authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police officers were on duty, patrolling in a deserted area of&nbsp;Machka area of Punjab’s Rahim Yar Khan, where the gunmen ambushed them, Pakistan local media reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Punjab police, in a statement, said that the two police vans were returning from weekly duties in the Machka area when one of the vehicles developed a malfunction, following which the gunmen attacked them with rockets.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The police said that the gunmen were probably robbers and not members of any armed group. N one has claimed responsibility for the attack in the Rahim Yar Khan district’s Kacha town.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bahawalpur Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rai Babar Saeed told Dawn that “11 personnel were martyred and seven were injured in the attack.”</p>

<h2><strong>Pakistan government condemns attack&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack and extended his condolences to the families of the police officers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Further, the president stressed the need for strict action against criminals in the riverine area and warned that attacks on police personnel or law enforcement agencies would not be tolerated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the attack, Pakistan's Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz condemned the attack and vowed that it would not go "unavenged", adding that her team of officials was dispatched with “clear directions to sort them out decisively”.</p>

<p>Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered that "immediate and effective action” be taken against riverine bandits.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Pakistan: 9 Policemen killed, 16 injured in terror attack</strong></p>

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<p>Moreover, the country's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, condemning the attack, stressed that such heavy "loss of lives shows the unwavering commitment of the police force to fight with such a menace".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Such incidents in Pakistan have been happening for long. Earlier this month, three policemen were killed by riverine dacoits in an attack on a police check post at the river Indus protective spur near Bhong.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Eleven officers were killed after gunmen armed with rocket-propelled grenades ambushed a police convoy in eastern Pakistan's Punjab province, injuring seven others, according to the authorities.

Eleven officers were killed after gunmen armed with rocket-propelled grenades ambushed a police convoy in eastern Pakistan's Punjab province, injuring seven others, according to the authorities. The police officers were on duty, patrolling in a deserted area of Machka area of Punjab’s Rahim Yar Khan, where the gunmen ambushed them, Pakistan local media reported. The Punjab police, in a statement, said that the two police vans were returning from weekly duties in the Machka area when one of the vehicles developed a malfunction, following which the gunmen attacked them with rockets. Also read | Pakistan: 10 cops killed after militants attack police station The police said that the gunmen were probably robbers and not members of any armed group. N one has claimed responsibility for the attack in the Rahim Yar Khan district’s Kacha town. Bahawalpur Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rai Babar Saeed told Dawn that “11 personnel were martyred and seven were injured in the attack.” Pakistan government condemns attack Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack and extended his condolences to the families of the police officers. Further, the president stressed the need for strict action against criminals in the riverine area and warned that attacks on police personnel or law enforcement agencies would not be tolerated. Following the attack, Pakistan's Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz condemned the attack and vowed that it would not go "unavenged", adding that her team of officials was dispatched with “clear directions to sort them out decisively”. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered that "immediate and effective action” be taken against riverine bandits. Watch | Pakistan: 9 Policemen killed, 16 injured in terror attack × Moreover, the country's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, condemning the attack, stressed that such heavy "loss of lives shows the unwavering commitment of the police force to fight with such a menace". Such incidents in Pakistan have been happening for long. Earlier this month, three policemen were killed by riverine dacoits in an attack on a police check post at the river Indus protective spur near Bhong. (With inputs from agencies)

11 killed after armed gunmen ambush police convoy in Pakistan

<p>David Daintree, a 53 year-old-man, died after a dog attack by his own pet XL Bully, at home on Tuesday (Aug 20) in Lancashire. The ambulance crew called the police at the scene after receiving the news of a dog attacking the man inside the property. The police have launched an investigation after the dog attack and also shot the dog as it could injure more people. As per the Mirror reports,&nbsp;Daintree, the owner of the dog, was pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Lancashire Police released a statement saying,&nbsp;"We are investigating after a man was killed by a dog in Accrington. Shortly before 9.30 pm yesterday (Tuesday 20 August), we were called by the ambulance service to reports of a dog attacking someone inside a house at Ashley Court in Accrington.” He added, "Our officers attended and, sadly a man in his 50s was found deceased. He can now be named as David Daintree, 53, who was the owner of the dog and who lived at that address. The dog has since been confirmed to be an XL Bully."</p>

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<p>He also mentioned that the dog continued to pose significant harm, so they had no choice but to shoot the dog to prevent further cases. He also said that specially trained officers were&nbsp;supporting the family of&nbsp;Daintree.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police said that, since 1 February 2024, it is illegal to own or possess an XL Bully dog in England and Wales, unless the owner holds a valid Certificate of Exemption.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The East Police officer, Supt Marie Jackson, said that it was a tragic incident that a man had lost his life to a dog attack. He also said that his condolences were with the family of the deceased man. He asked if anyone had any details about the case, to contact the police and help in the investigation. He said anyone with the information can contact officers by calling 101 quoting log 1480 of 20 August 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


David Daintree, a 53 year-old-man, died after a dog attack by his own pet XL Bully, at home on Tuesday (Aug 20) in Lancashire. The ambulance crew called the police at the scene after receiving the news of a dog attacking the man inside the property.

David Daintree, a 53 year-old-man, died after a dog attack by his own pet XL Bully, at home on Tuesday (Aug 20) in Lancashire. The ambulance crew called the police at the scene after receiving the news of a dog attacking the man inside the property. The police have launched an investigation after the dog attack and also shot the dog as it could injure more people. As per the Mirror reports, Daintree, the owner of the dog, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Lancashire Police released a statement saying, "We are investigating after a man was killed by a dog in Accrington. Shortly before 9.30 pm yesterday (Tuesday 20 August), we were called by the ambulance service to reports of a dog attacking someone inside a house at Ashley Court in Accrington.” He added, "Our officers attended and, sadly a man in his 50s was found deceased. He can now be named as David Daintree, 53, who was the owner of the dog and who lived at that address. The dog has since been confirmed to be an XL Bully." Also Read | Giant lizards 'are raining' in Florida! Green iguanas invade homes amid balmy weather He also mentioned that the dog continued to pose significant harm, so they had no choice but to shoot the dog to prevent further cases. He also said that specially trained officers were supporting the family of Daintree. The police said that, since 1 February 2024, it is illegal to own or possess an XL Bully dog in England and Wales, unless the owner holds a valid Certificate of Exemption. Also Read | Toddler lands in ER after being served wine instead of apple juice at California restaurant The East Police officer, Supt Marie Jackson, said that it was a tragic incident that a man had lost his life to a dog attack. He also said that his condolences were with the family of the deceased man. He asked if anyone had any details about the case, to contact the police and help in the investigation. He said anyone with the information can contact officers by calling 101 quoting log 1480 of 20 August 2024. (With inputs from agencies)

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